[SOLVED] Need help Overclocking i7 9700k

[Datguyorange]

Hi, i'm new to overclocking and would like some help if possible! here is my motherboard/psu/cpu cooler

Asus rog strix z390-F Gaming
corsair rm850w 80+gold
Noctua nh-d15 chromax black

I have watched der8auer's overclocking video but he is using the 9900k and a different motherboard. should i still follow his steps? thanks.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Ujni7-fVM&t=1080s

 

[geofelt]

Another option is to try the intel performance maximizer app:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-cpu-auto-overclock-performance-maximizer,6179.html

 

[TJS1986]

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CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners

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[vMax]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD1Ze80GpLo

 

[mdd1963]

MCE mode (all cores at peak 4.9 GHz turbo) is likely too much heat for the NH-D15 to contend with on a 9700K...

Test your temps at Intel's intended stock profile first, i.e, 1-2 cores at 4.9 GHz, 3 or 4 cores at 4.8 GHz, with 7 or 8 cores loaded at 4.6 GHz; a rig I built for a friend on an Asus board with NH-D15 gave 68C under load so equipped, so, we did not even attempt MCE mode, not that he needed it anyway for surfing and MS Office...